Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Cats
Insights from Tiger and Benji and other cat stories
Weary of the Sunshine
“Benji,” I said. “What are you doing under there? It must be the weather, huh? ” “Catchin’ some shade,” he said. “It’s too hot for me. The sun penetrates my fur and slows me down. Zaps all my strength. Like this,” he said. “Oh Benji,… Continue Reading “Weary of the Sunshine”
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Catmint – It’s What’s for Lunch
This is Tiger and today was a good day to be a cat. The sun was out to warm my fur and cheer my soul. And even better, I had the catmint all to myself on this glorious summer day. Catmint – it’s what’s for lunch. ~ Tiger
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The Garden, a Stream, and Benji
After a busy day out and about in long lines and traffic and life’s uncertainties, I made it back home and went into my garden to rest. Here the lavender never fails to cheer, while the scent of the woods, the sound of birdsong and the beauty of the… Continue Reading “The Garden, a Stream, and Benji”
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The Faithful Ones in the Early Spring Garden
Under a light rain I venture outside to the spring garden and admire the faithful flowers blooming there. These are the ones who really do bloom where they are planted, requiring little if any assistance from me. I planted the Clematis a few years ago… Continue Reading “The Faithful Ones in the Early Spring Garden”
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Kitty Bliss
Most mornings after I rise I settle into my office with coffee in hand and shortly thereafter a kitty will appear. If Tiger, he will saddle up next to the chair for a good scratching. Benji will take the lap as he did this… Continue Reading “Kitty Bliss”
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A Tiger in the Garden
While waiting for my coffee to brew this morning I took a quick walk through the garden. The dew was still fresh everywhere and I found the Lady’s Mantle covered in jewels. I also found this handsome Tiger sleeping. Maybe that’s why they call… Continue Reading “A Tiger in the Garden”
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Today’s Reflections from Benji
Good Morning to humans everywhere and especially to Sue, my paws down favorite. Today I am in a reflective mood, pondering the mysterious intersection of the feline life and the human life. It is a wonderful intersection indeed, though not always easy. We get along well… Continue Reading “Today’s Reflections from Benji”
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Benji from the Dog House
This is Benji and today Sue put me in the ‘dog house’ (her exact words). I don’t really know why though I suspect it had something to do with the chair incident. Every morning I like to join her in the office while she… Continue Reading “Benji from the Dog House”
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